Lagoa Feia

Lagoa Feia, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the kind of pond where a careful approach pays off. Shore anglers do well casting parallel to the bank along reed lines and overhanging trees, where ambush predators wait. Boat anglers can fan-cast points and submerged humps — anywhere the bottom changes depth quickly. Lure choice at Lagoa Feia usually mirrors the local forage: small baitfish imitations in spring, larger profiles through summer.

Location

-22.0329, -41.3388 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Tiete tetraRedbreast tilapiaTrahira

Fishing Techniques

• For Tiete tetra

  Fish near structures such as fallen trees or rocky outcrops, as Tiete tetra like to ambush prey from these locations; try varying your retrieve speed.

• For Redbreast tilapia

  Redbreast tilapia are often found near vegetation, so target those areas and use slow retrieves to entice strikes.

• For Trahira

  Target structure like weed beds and submerged logs, as traíra are ambush predators. Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lagoa Feia.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Lagoa Feia should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Rio de Janeiro before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Lagoa Feia.

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